Tongan Marines return safely for Christmas

The safe return of the Tongan Royal Marines from Iraq on December 17 had to be the best Christmas present for Tonga this year. After Tonga stood up to be counted in the Coalition of the Willing, and sent soldiers to Iraq, the country can now be relieved that there was no casualties.

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Proud and thankful for Marines - Tongan American:
Without question, this is a special Christmas for us all, having the marines back home safely. We are proud and thankful for these men, and their families, for putting themselves in harm's way, on behalf of Tongans everywhere.

A friend whose son serves in the U.S. Army in Iraq said that when he and his unit got there the Tonga Marines served as their guard. He said they thought highly of the Tongans.

Wishing the marines and their families a Merry Christmas, happiness and a prosperous future!